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Hong Kong’s leader planned to axe ministers far earlier, sources say
Chief Executive John Lee held off to ensure his administration projected strong image in lead-up to passage of domestic national security law, according to insiders.
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Hong Kong’s 2 new ministers have ‘reform mindsets’, John Lee says
Lee has replaced Kevin Yeung and Lam Sai-hung with Rosanna Law and Mable Chan respectively, as focus falls on tourism, aviation and logistics.
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(From left) Mable Chan, Chief Executive John Lee and Rosanna Law. Photo: May Tse
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Hong Kong’s John Lee sacks tourism and transport ministers in unexpected move
Rosanna Law to replace Kevin Yeung, while Mable Chan will succeed Lam Sai-hung.
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Hong Kong must be vigilant, never ‘forget pain’ despite stability: Beijing envoy
Zheng Yanxiong warns against acting ‘as kind person with wishful thinking’, as city marks first Constitution Day since passing Article 23 law.
4 Dec 2024 - 7:49PM
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Cathay says sorry, removes Family Guy episode with Tiananmen ‘Tank Man’ scene
Carrier apologises after internet user complains over content potentially breaching national security law.
4 Dec 2024 - 11:35PM
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Hong Kong to be cautious while tapping income sources to cut deficit: John Lee
Chief executive also says economic outlook bright with Beijing’s backing and local push to expand presence in new overseas markets.
3 Dec 2024 - 7:26PM
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Chief Executive John Lee. Photo: Eugene Lee
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Hong Kong’s Democratic Party re-elects chairman Lo Kin-hei
‘Too early’ to say whether opposition party will run in next year’s Legislative Council election, according to Lo.
1 Dec 2024 - 10:55PM
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‘Tremendous potential’: next Macau leader eyes talks with Hong Kong on close ties
Chief executive-designate Sam Hou-fai says both places can better complement each other and integrate into national plans.
1 Dec 2024 - 5:13PM
Law and Crime
Jimmy Lai trial
Jimmy Lai wanted ‘draconian’ US sanctions to stop Hong Kong’s security law
Court hears ex-media boss thought sanctions were ‘only possibility’ to halt law, but he was adamant about staying in city ‘to face’ aftermath.
29 Nov 2024 - 8:51PM
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Beijing slams EU parliament over resolution to strip Hong Kong of trade status
Chinese foreign ministry’s arm in Hong Kong says resolution’s passage by European lawmakers ‘blatantly trampled on spirit of rule of law’.
29 Nov 2024 - 8:44PM
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Thursday’s plenary in Strasbourg saw 473 lawmakers vote in favour of the resolution, with 23 voting against it and 98 abstaining. Photo: AFP
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85 business heavyweights pledge to support Hong Kong’s Northern Metropolis
Enterprises also sign agreements among themselves on related projects, with investment amounting to more than HK$100 billion.
29 Nov 2024 - 10:18PM
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Beijing’s foreign ministry arm in Hong Kong slams US travel advisory ‘slander’
Washington ‘playing despicable tricks by distorting facts’ in advisory hitting out at national security law, office says.
29 Nov 2024 - 12:43AM
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Chinese navy to make regular visits to Hong Kong, in move praised by analysts
Analysts say presence of PLA Navy ships will show country’s military might to residents and improve sense of national identity and pride.
28 Nov 2024 - 10:42PM
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Hong Kong’s first post-handover district-level elections – SCMP archive
On this day 25 years ago, Hong Kong held its first district-level election after the city’s handover from Britain to China.
28 Nov 2024 - 7:30PM
Tung Chee-hwa (far left) opens ballot boxes in Causeway Bay Counting Centre on November 28, 1999. Photo: K. Y. Cheng
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Call from European Parliament to cancel Hong Kong’s customs status
Lawmakers will vote on a resolution that includes proposal for ‘targeted sanctions’ on city’s leaders.
28 Nov 2024 - 5:59PM
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Jimmy Lai trial
Hong Kong’s Jimmy Lai claims ‘no knowledge’ of advocacy group he lent money to
Former tycoon also says he didn’t know ‘Stand With Hong Kong’ hashtag in his Twitter posts were similar to name of protest group that called for sanctions.
29 Nov 2024 - 12:54AM
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New members of Hong Kong bar operators’ group must attend security lectures
Chairman of Hong Kong Bar and Club Association announces requirement after completing course under government scheme.
26 Nov 2024 - 9:01PM
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Hong Kong politics
Hong Kong slams ‘malicious slander’ by US lawmakers over money-laundering claims
Government describes allegations in lawmakers’ letter to US Treasury Secretary Janet Yellen as ‘grossly unfounded’.
27 Nov 2024 - 6:50AM
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US Treasury Secretary Janet Yellen. Photo: AFP
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Beijing official’s speech signals Hong Kong has never been ‘independent’: experts
Beijing official Zhang Yong recently said ‘Hong Kong people administering Hong Kong’ guiding principle implies oversight by central authorities.
26 Nov 2024 - 8:30AM
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Hong Kong economy
Firms to pledge support for Hong Kong’s Northern Metropolis after Beijing’s call
Firms will attend ceremony on Friday to show they intend to take part in the mega development, sources say.
25 Nov 2024 - 9:33PM
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Hong Kong politics
Hong Kong 47: Beijing slams West over ‘hypocritical double standards’
State Council’s Hong Kong and Macau Affairs Office says Benny Tai and others in subversion trial were ‘far from being genuine advocates’ for democracy.
23 Nov 2024 - 7:40PM
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Open Questions series
Why eco-warrior Ma Jun sees hope for China’s role in Cop29 amid US uncertainty
22 Nov 2024 - 12:38PM
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Historian on why we aren’t heading towards WWIII yet and how wars have changed
8 Nov 2024 - 12:01AM
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China’s evolving role in Middle East conflicts, according to an academic
29 Aug 2024 - 10:09AM
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This economist says China’s property oversupply is far from over. Here’s why
6 Aug 2024 - 9:19AM
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Ex-World Bank economist on why ‘China will not be misled’, dodging Japan’s fate
5 Aug 2024 - 8:16PM
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Arthur Kroeber: why China decoupling is unlikely, and talk of reform incomplete
12 Jul 2024 - 1:46PM
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Why eco-warrior Ma Jun sees hope for China’s role in Cop29 amid US uncertainty
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Historian on why we aren’t heading towards WWIII yet and how wars have changed
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China’s evolving role in Middle East conflicts, according to an academic
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This economist says China’s property oversupply is far from over. Here’s why
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Ex-World Bank economist on why ‘China will not be misled’, dodging Japan’s fate
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Arthur Kroeber: why China decoupling is unlikely, and talk of reform incomplete
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